The impact of altered haemodynamics on the development of the epicardium

During embryo development the heart is the first functioning organ. Although quiescent in the adult heart, the epicardium is essential during development to form a normal functioning heart. Epicardial derived cells contribute to the heart as it develops, including fibroblasts and vascular smooth mus...

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Main Author: Perdios, Chrysostomos
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2019
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/56907/